The speech made yesterday by Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky, majority Leader, in which he stated that the foreign policy of the United States should not only ensure American security but also preserve world peace, was received with much favour, even in opposition circles.
The large majority by which the armaments budget was passed reveals the desire of most Congressmen to see the United States adopt a foreign policy of a positive nature, and this demands a modification of the neutrality legislation.
The letter sent a few days ago to the "New York Times" by Colonel Stimson, in which he gave his opinion on what America's foreign policy should be, is considered of major importance.
The letter, which opposed the attitude of isolationists, contributed in relieving problems of foreign policy from domestic question.
It is believed that President Roosevelt is confident enough of sufficient support to wage an open war against the isolationists on the Neutrality Act question.—Havas.
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